It was an ordinary week day, I decided to go to Bridgestone to visit an old friend and buy new tires (at a good price of course) for my car. I had just graduated from college. I was trying to make the most out of my rest days before taking on my new job in a couple of weeks. I got into the job I really wanted so I was actually looking forward to it. Anyway, I was involved in Sunday school, teaching 3-5 year olds. I had a routine. Everything was in order. I was following the plan I had for myself. Until…. (dundunduuuuun……)

Back to Bridgestone, I saw my friend who was with this guy named Patrick Garcia. Believe me when I say I didn’t know much about him then. People wouldn’t believe me but I knew more about John Prats than Patrick Garcia. Im still young ya know! I was not a Tabing Ilog fan… pwede pa Gimik back then. Haha! Anyway, so we were introduced and while I waited for my new tires, Patrick started talking to me. Ok naman, it wasn’t awkward or anything nor were there sparks. It was a nice-meeting-you, see-you-around kind of thing. When I was about to leave after around an hour or so, they asked about my plans. I don’t know what came into my head but I casually blurted out, “I’m going to Dumaguete for vacation on Thursday morning! Come, it’s a beautiful place!’ Before I could take it back, they both said “Sige, sige sama kami”. And that was it. Numbers were not exchanged. No calls. No texts. Nothing.

At the airport as I waited to board, I saw Patrick again. He told me he was excited to go with me to Dumaguete. He was serious pala! I was so shocked, confused, dumb-founded. I couldn’t believe what was happening. Here was this guy I met just a few days ago and he is going with me to my hometown where I planned to spend quality time with my Dad and his family… for the first time! (Side note: growing up, I didn’t have regular communication with my Dad. It was only when I was in my 20’s that I decided to reach out and get to know him, his wife and my siblings a little more.)

So anyway…. major stress! I mean, how in the world am I going to explain this to my Dad. Why is he alone? Where is our common friend? What the hey-hey? Everyone will think he is my boyfriend! What made it worse was, the minute we landed in Dums, so many people were taking pictures! In less than 5 minutes, I got a call from my Mom. She was so mad. I mean, how can I introduce my “boyfriend” to my Dad first? She no idea I even had a “boyfriend”? Everyone knew who Patrick was and I was the girl with Patrick who cannot explain what in the world transpired. (What was he thinking?!) He was there to hang with me and because I invited him, I had to be with him. AWKWARD.

We had no choice but to get to know each other more. He spent time with me and also bonded with my sisters. He hung out with my Dad and his friends. We attended my sister’s highschool graduation. He was involved. It actually turned out really pleasant. Yes it was crazy weird and awkward but it only added spice to our budding love story.

After our trip to Dumaguete, Patrick always wanted to hang out. He would follow where I was. He wanted to be around me… until we became inseparable!

What impressed me the most with Pat was the fact that he would go where I was even if he didn’t know a single person there. He would stay where I was, try to socialize a little but mostly just be there with me. He just really wanted to spend time with ME. It didn’t matter where or what time. He was always there and I really liked that.

This holds true until today.

God gave me an amazing husband, a fantastic hands-on father to our kids and do I need to mention an incredibly handsome hunk of burning love!

I couldn’t believe you knew very little of Patrick Garcia. He was the ultimate 90’s crush ng bayan! Hahaha. Anyway, this post made me feel like i was watching a movie. This story only happens in movies, or so i thought! You guys got a very cute love story.

Hi Niks.. Great that you put up a blog… Been following you on instagram coz you are such a hands on mom. I have a 5mos old baby as well, been looking at your Ig account almost everyday on how you handle two kids coz I have 2 kids as well. It’s nice to see how you, a celebrity, can be so hands on to your kids. You inspire me coz you know how post partum blues are there, adding up to your stress and when I see you post so many positive things like breastfeeding and etc. I can say to myself that even you can handle it, why can’t I… OA kaayo ko noh.. Haha.. But that’s true though.. And of course, I got to know you coz of Patrick. He was my ultimate crush, been a tabing ilog fan, and how can I forget his pure foods commercial. I even auditioned ang TV in cebu just so I can see him personally.. Haha.. Saw him dirt biking in cebu as well. Anyways, thank you for inspiring people. E regards ko ni Patrick ha? Hehe.. Bisaya pod ko like you. 😉

I am so encouraged by your words!! Thank you so so much! I will continue to share my story as candid as it can be with the hope of encouraging and spreading nothing but good vibes. Dili jud OA! hehe I can relate kayo! Patrick sends his regards and mwah kuno! hahaha God bless you more always!!!!

I don’t know you but Duuuh! Patrick garcia is patrick garcia in the industry. I am become so interested to you when i follow u to instagram. I think nikka is super down to earth, beautiful inside out and super simple. Keep posting!

I still vividly remember how you were sharing this love story over wine and cheese at Checs place. The twinkle in your eyes and very kilig expressions everytime you mention Pats name. Lol #MayForeverTalaga

I was really touched ang kilig with your love story. Patrick was my first crush as a child and I am very happy that he ended up with someone like you. I am also your follower in instagram. I really admire you as a wife and a mother not only to Chelsea and Patrice but to Jazz as well. Keep it up and God bless!

super crush ng pinsan ko si patrick nung teenager days.. she even have posters sa room nya. then when patrick and jolina went to iloilo.. my cousin even went to the mall and almost go near by patrick.. she was sooo kilig daw 🙂

Patrick Garcia was my ultimate crush Ang Tv days pa. You’re so lucky to have him and of course he’s so lucky to have you too. You both look good together and what an amazing love story.. Very interesting and right after i just finished reading it, it was like bitin. More of your love story please… 😊

So I was intrigued to read ur love story. (Nosy! Haha!) I was a super fan of Patrick back in the days. I remember when my sister interviewed Pat and Jolina (I’m a Jolina fan,too) in their radio station in Cebu, she called me telling me to come to the station to see him. I rushed but not a lot of jeepney going to the station so I was late and didn’t get to see Patrick! Waaahh! 😭 But my sis asked for Pat’s autograph and I kept it! When I learned about him having a relationship with Jen I wasn’t happy. When I learned about him getting married to u, I wasn’t happy either. In short, ako ra gyud siya! In my dreams! Haha! Ilusyonada! But gikilig kos inyong love story. I like you now! I can see how lucky Patrick is to have u as his wife. I like that u respond to ur readers, too. Now I’m ur IG follower. Keep the love burning! Say hi to Patrick for me, pretty please! God bless ur family!

Hahahahah! Kyot kaayo ka! Thank you so much for reading our story! ❤️ appreciate all the kind words you said…if only you guys know how kilig I get reading your comments. He says hello and thank you pud for the love and support you continue to show him! May God bless you and your entire family so much more😊

Hello Nikka!! I just loved reading ur blogs particularly this😍. Patrick is my ultimate crush in the 90’s (until now..lol) And knowing a person as beautiful as u (in &out), a Woman after God’s heart, is his wife, Lipay nkaayo ko ana! He is extra swerte and “blessed” to have u!.. Keep d love burning and May God always be d center of u two..😍😍😍

Hello Nikka! Patrick is my
Ultmate crush duting the 90’s and until n0w..hehe.. And knowing a person as lovely as you, with a beautiful heart, and so spritually driven,is his wife, I can really say that truly Pat is more than blessed to have u..😀 keep d love burning as God is d center of u two😍. Godbless sa inyo!

hi nikka, i remember this so well. i was seated at your back in SU gym because i also attended the HS graduation of my nephew. i really thought you’re a couple then. i even had a picture of you and Pat with me behind without you knowing it, hehehe, sorry for that! thank you and god bless your family always.

I remember I used to collect Patrick’s photos when I was in high school. I had this photo album (you know, it was uso during the 90’s to give photo album as a gift) and full of pictures of him. There was also vendors selling signed photos of him and I’d always buy. I always adored him and John Pratts, too. 😀

Anyway, this story is really inspiring and I am inlove with your story. I admire your heart and your love to your family.

Your love story is super inspiring. I am listening to the song: oceans (where feet may fail) and for some strange reason I searched miss rica peralejo’s instagram account and then I saw her post( a picture with you miss nikka) and then I realized ooooh kaya ko siguro sinearch si rica peralejo because gustong-gusto ko yung hair colors niyo and gagawin kong peg. and then i clicked your account and I browse and scroll (super beautiful po ng mga kids mo) and then nakita ko na may blog ka. In my 20 years of existence in this modern, #millenial culture, this is just my first time to read a blog. And nakakainspire na nabasa ko yung mga stories mo. Lately part of my prayers is someday I will be with the right guy, the perfect one for me from God , and that I’ll meet him at the right time and at the right place. Nakakatuwa lang na ending up with a good guy and having a happy family is not impossible. I bacame a fan of you and someday i hope to have a wonderful family also. I think going to your account is God’s way of inspiring me and showing me to always always do what is good and choose to be with the right people. Thank you and I look forward to read your future posts. Have a blessed and wonderful October!Godbless!

Hi nikka after i watch you in magandang buhay now i did not expected that you are the wife of Patrick already. Patrick and his mom is our valued customer in Virramall since year 2000 if i am not mistaken, please mention to him the name oscar who always repair and fix his laptop. But anyway, everybody says that Patrick is a “suplado” we don’t know but every time he is visiting us in our shop he so kind naman. By the way nikka i am an ilonngo from Bacolod City but know how to speak cebuano also because the root of my grandfather are came from Escalante and Cebu. Thank you for your sharing of your life to us our family are also born again christian dinhi me ga worship pud sa Victory BGC. I hope to see you guys to be more happier to the near future. Please extend my regards to Patrick ha. Ingna sya basig kenanglan nya sa mga security gadgets like mga CCTV camera sa inyohang balay or sa car he just text me lang. i know Patrick loves gadget hehe. He can email me kung me naa sya time. God Bless your family always!

Have read this story 3 times na.but i am not tired of reading it again and again haha.. it feels like im reading a novel ganda ng story nyo pala.. grabe.. super kilig and iniimagine ko how happy you are and lucky ksi napaka guapo ng husband mo and i never expect na ganon sya kabait and he has that unlimited patience for you. Wow! God has blessed you a perfect man.

Hi Nikka! I’m curious about Patrick’s thoughts when he was with you in Dumaguete. Pls do a write up on this too. 🙂 I enjoyed reading your blog as if you and your readers are having a chitchat face to face. I could imagine you and your animated actions. Thumbs up! You have the makings of a great writer. Continue to be genuine and inspiring. God bless your family <3